sam1 cyun4深蹲
Jyutpingsam1 cyun4
Yalesām chyùhn
Definition
Squat; a physical exercise involving lowering and raising the hips.
colloquialsportshealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to the fitness exercise rather than the act of crouching down to the ground. While the action itself resembles 踎低, using 深蹲 emphasizes the controlled, repetitive movement for strength training. It is common to hear people talk about their progress by counting the number of repetitions performed.
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haa5下háhExamples
Doing squats every day can train your thigh muscles.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 踎低, which describes the general act of crouching or squatting down to sit on one's heels, often used in casual contexts like waiting for a bus or looking at something on the ground.
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